Flyer by captgino - FINISHED - Constructo - 1/100 - Pilot boat - first build

[captgino]

Here we go. Finally decided to get started on this project. Never done a wooden ship before. I have decided to start with a solid hull as it seemed.a little bit less overwhelming. I am treating this model as an experimentation to prepare for some bigger project and I have my shelves.

The kit is very nice and the directions seemed clear enough.

I started by sanding the hull and adding a coat of wood filler. After a final sanding session I was able to get a nice smooth finish.

the direction on the kit, was asking you draw lines on the hull in lieu of deck planking. I have decided to practice planking by using thin strip of wood 3mm×50mm and glue them on the deck.

 

I am having some difficulty with the angles and how to treat the edges.

Good learning experience! !!

Here are some pics to get started. I would appreciate suggestions and recommendations.

[captgino]

the pictures taken from my phone are too big. I need to resize them.

[captgino]

Finished planking the deck

Edited November 7, 2014 by captgino

[aliluke]

Looking fine. Can you post some box art or other images so we can see where you are heading?

[captgino]

Hi Neptune,

I was not thinking about doing the planking on the side. I may start looking into this and think about that I could be a good idea.

[captgino]

Started to work on the wales.

Edited November 10, 2014 by captgino

[captgino]

Worked on the wardroom

Edited November 10, 2014 by captgino

[captgino]

More progress on the hull

Edited November 12, 2014 by captgino

[captgino]

Some fixing is needed!!

[captgino]

Great progress tonight. It is starting to look like a ship.

[captgino]

it is not glued on yet but I am starting to finalize some details.

[captgino]

Get pin rails, and more ready. Drilling, sculpting, sanding time.

[ccoyle]

Looking very nice so far.

[captgino]

Worked last night on the carronade.

[captgino]

I have decided to enhance the stern.

Edited November 24, 2014 by captgino

[captgino]

this weekend, it was time to do some painting. Quite some fun to do.

[captgino]

More details added

[captgino]

Last night, I applied 2 coats of Min Wax Weathered Oak on the ship to give it some additional depth. I am happy with the overall result.

Edited December 8, 2014 by captgino

[captgino]

Some additional details added to the stern.

[captgino]

Worked on the bowsprit. Pretty happy with the result. I modified the attachment on the side of the hull. The plan just asked to use a nail and I did not like that. Again, I am using this first ship as a practicum and experimentation. 

[captgino]

The cables are looking fuzzy. How does one make them smooth? Any recommendations?

[captgino]

Worked on the mast this weekend. I decided to enhance the mast platform as the one provided in this kit is not very detailed and fragile.

[captgino]

Not too happy with the vernis on the mast. I have to find a way to clean it up.

Any suggestions?

[scratch]

The cables are looking fuzzy. How does one make them smooth? Any recommendations?

 

Fine looking model you have built  As for fuzzy lines , you can run the rigging line through a block of wax or if the rigging is already on , a 50/50 mix of water and white glue . Dip a cotton ball into the solution , squeeze out the excess  and run it over the rigging . 

 

 

David

[captgino]

Fine looking model you have built  As for fuzzy lines , you can run the rigging line through a block of wax or if the rigging is already on , a 50/50 mix of water and white glue . Dip a cotton ball into the solution , squeeze out the excess  and run it over the rigging . 

 

 

David

Thank you David. I will try your recommendation.

Cheers,

 

JP

[captgino]

Caronade details added. I decided to enhance my built. The original plan were not very detailed or telling the way to rig the caronade. I tried to find information on the web, but nothing for my specific ship, so I looked for different ship from the same era for details.

Edited December 29, 2014 by captgino

[captgino]

Dead-Eyes on

[captgino]

Added the first anchor on the starboard

Edited December 31, 2014 by captgino

[captgino]

Shrouds on...

[captgino]

Ratlines starting...

Edited January 6, 2015 by captgino